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Two Choirs Nominated for Community Awards- Arts and Culture
The Hutt Valley Singers and The Major Minors Children's Choir have both been nominated as finalists (Arts & Culture) Upper Hutt in the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.
For me, personally, this is a thrill as I accompany both choirs...
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Wishful Singing
A female a cappella performance by Wishful Singing is an exuberant journey packed with highlights and surprises. Five classically trained female Singers combine their flexible voices and powerful stage presentation in their own unique way. Seemingly effor... moreA female a cappella performance by Wishful Singing is an exuberant journey packed with highlights and surprises. Five classically trained female Singers combine their flexible voices and powerful stage presentation in their own unique way. Seemingly effortless and simple, every gesture and every sound used to good effect, adventurous from beginning to end.
The Singers sang together in the Netherlands Youth Choir. They hit it off so well there that the ambition developed to continue together in female a cappella repertoire; a relatively rare genre very dear to the hearts of all five. The top quality displayed since by Wishful Singing – both aurally and visually – makes the ensemble unique in the world.
The repertoire ranges from modest works from the Renaissance and Baroque eras to swinging versions of golden oldies such as Mister Sandman. The ensemble provides a full evening’s entertainment that leads the audience from one surprise to the next. The emotions summoned up vary from hushed poignancy to screams... less
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Chicago a cappella
Chicago a cappella is a classical vocal ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 Singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal ensem... moreChicago a cappella is a classical vocal ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. Performing with an ensemble of 10 Singers and no conductor, Chicago a cappella is recognized as one of the area’s most accomplished vocal ensembles. Under the direction of artistic director John William Trotter, the group spans a repertoire from Gregorian chant to the Beatles and beyond and is known for its performances of sacred works, vocal jazz and pop, folk and international music, as well as a special focus on music written in the present generation. Since its founding in 1993, the ensemble has introduced dozens of works to Chicago audiences for the first time, including commissioned works by Chen Yi, Stacy Garrop, and Tania León.
Chicago a cappella has toured to 13 U.S. States and Mexico and has appeared on national radio broadcasts, including American Public Media’s "Performance Today." Its discography includes recordings on the Cedille, Centaur and Gothic labels, including highly-a... less
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Tamesis Chamber Choir
Tamesis is an exciting chamber choir based in Reading. Aimed mainly at Singers in the "young professional" category, it is for people who are looking for a choir with a difference - a great social atmosphere and a challenging, varied repertoire.... moreTamesis is an exciting chamber choir based in Reading. Aimed mainly at Singers in the "young professional" category, it is for people who are looking for a choir with a difference - a great social atmosphere and a challenging, varied repertoire. An auditioned choir of around 25 members, Tamesis is a high-standard choir, capable of singing 8-part repertoire on a few rehearsals and having fun while doing it! We've just recorded our second CD which will be released in Autumn 2012.
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Mississauga Chamber Singers
MCS Chorus is a chamber choir of 35 auditioned voices, performing a wide variety of choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. Choristers are committed to creating a unified ensemble sound, dedicated to bringing the choral arts into the commu... moreMCS Chorus is a chamber choir of 35 auditioned voices, performing a wide variety of choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. Choristers are committed to creating a unified ensemble sound, dedicated to bringing the choral arts into the community, and engaged in improving their vocal skills under the expert leadership of Artistic Director Mervin William Fick.
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The Kinge's Quire
The Kinge's Quire was formed in 2008 to sing music from the Renaissance, as well as modern anthems and motets in the English choral tradition. The group is dedicated to offering opportunity for young Singers to sing advanced choral literature.
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Nashoba Valley Chorale
The Nashoba Valley Chorale is a mixed-voice chorus with 90+ members based in Littleton, Massachusetts. Our Singers come together from a wide range of towns in Eastern and Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Each season we perform choral mast... moreThe Nashoba Valley Chorale is a mixed-voice chorus with 90+ members based in Littleton, Massachusetts. Our Singers come together from a wide range of towns in Eastern and Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Each season we perform choral masterworks with professional soloists and a professional orchestra.
We have recently performed: the Mozart Requiem, the Mass in B Minor by J.S. Bach and Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, Carmina Burana, Ola Gjeilo Dark Night of The Soul, and currently rehearsing the Verdi Messa Da Requiem under the artistic leadership of conductor Anne Watson Born.
We love making great music together, and we work hard in rehearsals to bring an expressive and thrilling sound to our performances. We are a jovial and friendly group of people from all walks of life who enjoy singing together.
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I Will Not Leave You Comfortless
I Will Not Leave You Comfortless by Everett Titcomb
PDS Fall Concert 2013: Heart & Soul
Paul Delgado, Conductor
Janet Barajas
Hunter Boaz
Janina Brown
Debbie Carter
Rory Deming
Stefanie Deming
Ashley Estrada
Rachel Geis
Trevor Gomes
Mela... moreI Will Not Leave You Comfortless by Everett Titcomb
PDS Fall Concert 2013: Heart & Soul
Paul Delgado, Conductor
Janet Barajas
Hunter Boaz
Janina Brown
Debbie Carter
Rory Deming
Stefanie Deming
Ashley Estrada
Rachel Geis
Trevor Gomes
Melanie Hagen-Ching
Matthew Kellaway
Justin Martin
Whittney Mikkél
Marcus Paul
Kerry Payton
John Saylor
Jill Vandeventer
Nathan Wagenet
Tyler Wigglesworth
Angel Yu
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City of Derry International Choral Festival Promo 2014
Featuring Gospel Singers Incognito (UK), Lytos (Spain), New Dublin Voices (Ireland), Ruda Polifonico Choir (Italy), Roundhouse Choir (UK), Music Promise Junior Choir (N. Ireland), Latvian Voices (Latvia), Codetta (N. Ireland) and Voci Nuove (Ireland).